March 2018 - In This Issue
  • A message from HCIA
  • Volunteer Dufferin
  • CHATT - Trails Discussion
  • DC MOVES Better Together
  • HFFA
  • Farm to School
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Headwaters Communities in Action
Thank you to Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers! April 15-21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week.

Volunteers give their time, skills, experience, and passion to help others. Though they do not expect anything in return, most volunteers feel like they get more in return than they give. They develop new skills and find meaningful personal connections while creating social and economic value for all.
Volunteer Dufferin
Kaarina Dillabough will be completing her contract with Volunteer Dufferin the end of March.

Kaarina has been instrumental in creating the new Volunteer Dufferin website, signing up and training members and getting the word out. Over the course of many years, Kaarina has been a true champion for Volunteer Dufferin and volunteerism in general.

Thank you, Kaarina, for your passion and hard work. We wish you all the best in your new adventures!

Continue to follow Kaarina on her website KaarinaDillabough.com.
Meet members of the Volunteer Dufferin team at the Dufferin Community Resource Fair!

The event is April 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Orangeville District Secondary School. See the poster below for details.
DC MOVES Better Together
( D ufferin C ounty – M anaging, O rganizing, V alidating, E ngagement S trategies)
SAVE THE DATE !! 
The next DC MOVES FORUM is Wednesday June 6th, 2018.

We have listen to your feedback. Attendees are interested in knowing "who’s in the room" and you will hear more about that as the forum draws closer. 

All our Forum presentations are on our website dcmoves.org. 

We are always eager to share what you have going on. Email coordinator@dcmoves.org with your WOTM bulletin input. 
Citizens of Headwaters Active Transportation Team (CHATT)
Are Trails an interest or priority for you or your organization?

We are convening a meeting to explore the possibility of a Regional Trails Council (RTC). As referenced in the report drafted by the Ontario Trails Council ( attached ), there are numerous opportunities to pursue - specific projects, funding, alignment/co-operation between groups and municipalities; the possibilities are many.

Come join the conversation Tuesday, April 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Lord Dufferin Centre Orangeville.
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA)
HFFA is proud of local farmers Jeff Roney and Samantha Campbell!

Jeff is Forests Ontario’s newest Green Leader, nominated for his work with the government of Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP).

Click here to learn more about their story.
Farm to School - Local Food Happenings
Dirt to Delicious Summer Camp!

Looking for a way to entertain the kids this summer?!

Check out "Dirt to Delicious" summer day camp at Palgrave United Community Kitchen and Albion Hills Community Farm. For children between the ages of 9-13, July 16 - 20th, 2018  

For more details see: 
Partner with HFFA on a PRO Grant to support parents and families through local food education!

Don't have a Parents Reaching Out Grant (PRO) project for your school yet? Funding is available! Email HFFA to ask about partnering on food and farm programs for families, in support of student achievement and well-being.  food@headwaterscommunities.org
Be an Engaged Citizen
Are you interested in making life better together? Calling all future Board members! If you are passionate about your community then we would like to meet with you. Please connect with us to arrange a meeting!
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to our many partners, stakeholders and volunteers who make up HCIA and its project groups. Our primary funders are the Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin. We`re all Making life better together!
Listings about existing transportation options available in Headwaters, learn about eligibility requirements, hours of service and cost.
Over 20 trail descriptions, details and maps in the Headwaters region. Take a hike, enjoy a meal and browse our local shops!